The BEST TELESCOPE for Beginners!
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- The Best Telescope for Beginners:
Order the Apertura AD8: bit.ly/APERTURA8
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Buying your first astronomy telescope is a step towards a new level of appreciation for the night sky.
Almost 8 years ago, I bought my first telescope - a Dobsonian reflector - just like this one (just smaller). The experiences I had with this telescope early on propelled my love for astronomy.
I believe that an 8-inch Dob, like the one featured in this video (Apertura AD8), is the best telescope a beginner could start with.
SPECS:
Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector
Focal Length: 1200mm
Aperture: 8 Inches
Focal Ratio: F/5.9
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I remember looking at my very first planet, Jupiter, with it's 4 brightest moons, 127/1000 mm Newtonian reflector telescope, I kept smiling for the next 2 hours non stop, one of the best feelings ever.. Then I observed the Pleiades cluster, Andromeda, and then I fell in love, for me there is no better hobby than stargazing with a scope..
Aurum Exact same experience here!
@@theaurumtheory Science always makes you feel above the earthly problems. Whether it is a difficult looking maths problem you solve, the first calculator circuit you built and see it working, a code for the small game you write or Seeing sunspots for the first time with a very basic scope. I also felt really excited after seeing Saturn rings with just a 70mm scope and invited my whole family on the roof to see it (In India roofs of homes are flat unlike earth). Even the moon was unbelievably great.
I remember how I went from looking through a kit EP on my 80mm refractor (total $120) and suddenly I was in deep with 925 evo and televue and baader eps! It escalated quickly
Aurum um your very first planet is earth bro.
I remember with my Orion starseeker 100mm seeing Jupiter and it's 4 brightest moons for the first time, that really got me hooked, it was amazing.
It looks like a mortar tbh. 😂
the light bucket mortar of doom
Maybe that’s how it was invented. Guy looks through the scope like oh shit I can see the moon
Hahahaha
"shot out"
I truly apologize, please excuse my brain compelling me to respond with the following:
I believe you meant mortar tube, the mortar is the round itself.
I’ll see myself out.
I can't believe some people called you a fake! The word ignorant is too good for them!
Yes, It's sad that we're the ones being called ignorants. We all like bizarre things we've never seen before, but when one small content creator makes one about it and tells us to try it out, we're already called "ignorants" by people with serious trust issues, which is like 20% of the world.
because they are so dumb
@@ian5869 Dumb and also desperate to get attention, what's your opinion?
More people need to start looking up and looking more closely at the night sky. And at the world in general.
@@kswsquared that cause light pollution make people space fake thomas edisson and tesla you created wrong colour light (orange street light)
It "didn't feel fifty pounds" because of the adrenaline rush from excitement......
How could you not get excited?
welp not everyone is the same, guess you didnt connect
I want a telescope so bad I’ve been watching so many videos but they’re so expensive especially if you’re a college student
I bought budget dobsonian 130/650. For the value it is really good, but with this small size i cant really see much in my class 6-7 sky. Havent tried go to darker area yet, but in urban sky its pretty shit views, only moon and pleiades stars was quite easy to find with decent view.
Lazy 73 get some decent 10x50 binos a good mount and start the amazing trip....
Hahaha same to me. I always struggle by the high price
They have some for 120 bucks that are pretty darn good
Join your university astronomy club! or start one and get a grant from the college for a telescope!!!
I remember the first time looking through a hobby level telescope, at the moon, and embarrassing myself by saying "wow, it's like it's just floating there"...
haha well strictly speaking, it is just "floating there" isn't it!?? haha you don't sound silly to me my friend!
I remember seeing Saturn for the first time and it was by accident, the words that came out of my mouth in front of my dad weren't the best chosen words, but he laughed it off because I was so excited. I also experienced looking at the Ring Nebula for the first time this summer and I was on the verge of tears. It's amazing how looking up can change everything.
celestialunae “holy shit!”
May I ask what size your telescope was when you viewed the ring nebula? I have a 4.5 inch telescope however havent gotten the opportunity to see any DSO's, and I would like to know from someone who also owns a 4.5 inch telescope if DSO's are viable.
@@epicgamer747 my workhorse is a 4.5" dob. DSO's are very viable, depending on the object. The Ring Nebula is a great DSO target to start with, since it's fairly bright and compact. It can stand up to some decent magnification. You're not going to see much detail, but you'll definitely be able to tell you're looking at a distinct ring-object. I also have a large wide-field eyepiece for my scope and I *highly* recommend getting ahold of one of those if you can, the bigger the better. With a 4.5" scope and a wide field lens objects like the Orion Nebula and various Open and Globular clusters are simply breathtaking. imho sacrificing some magnification to see these objects in context to the sky around them is well worth it. And hey, it's not much of a "sacrifice" anyway, as you can always just switch eye pieces lol!
You can say that again.
Dude! Yes! I saw the Ring Nebula for the first time this past summer and I FREAKED out! It was my first actual deep sky object that I had to search for and once I found it, I said some words and jumped around like a little girl and went back to the eye piece. I was amazed!
Just under $500 for those of you wondering how much this beaut costs. I'm impressed, I thought it'd cost a couple thousands.
Cheddaframanga
I have $480 I think I might buy it because I’m fascinated with astronomy!
The Subaru Baja can wait.
Noah L I really hope you got the telescope. It will truly change your life forever. I only have a cheap telescope, around $100 (Celestron Powerseeker 70AZ). When I looked pointed it at the moon, Saturn, and Jupiter, and looked through the eyepiece, everything changed for me.
Only 500? Am in europe dont know how much that is in Euro. But i think it doesnt is that big diffrence. Think am gonna buy one. Love this.
@@micro_aggressor
Like 450 Euro I think. Its defiantly under 500 Euro I know that.
Just need to get yourself down to Aus or NZ to see the better half of the universe :)
Yeah the eta carina nebula through a UHC-S filter is something to behold, not to mention the large and small magellanic clouds!
I'm from Aus and planning to get an 8" Dobsonian telescope!! :)
Bro there are so many planets and stars in NZ and au. It truly is amazing.
Northern lights are better ;)
Got a fren there, now im gonna go internet surfing for a scop :D
How i connect canon m50 to this to take photos?
DJFITME you can probably buy an adapter to the size of your camera
@Bhagwandas Ramchandani For Nebulae and Galaxies there might star trail ONLY if he reduces his camera shutter speed for better, clear/sharp,colourful pics...but if he wants only a normal, acceptable he might not get star trails..
Strong tape.
@@jamielonsdale3018 absolute mad lad
T ring
I shall remember my first night with a telescope looking at the moon and then jupiter for the rest of my life. The emotion in this video is so powerful and relatable. Thank you Trevor. 2 years obsessed with astronomy thanks to your channel
As the newbie know-nothing, and an old fart at that, you've been a true inspiration to me. I've maintained a lifelong love of photography, though without any training or self-education, I've still managed to find my way to astrophotography. Unfortunately, living on a fixed disabled Vietnam veteran's pension, I could never afford the equipment you have, just watching your videos have been an eye-opening, exciting adventure for me. Thank you for opening a whole new world to me!
I'm 42 and I've had a love affair with astronomy my whole life but never been able to do it. I don't have a garden or garage and i work a day job on the city meaning i can't stay up through the night. As a teenager i used to go and sit in the local park at night with a pair of binoculars and a star map. Most nights i go to bed listening to videos about neutron stars or quantum mechanics. Maybe one day I'll be in a better position to enjoy this incredible hobby.
I wish you luck! Maybe, I'll enjoy this someday too.
You just need a small telescope that is portable to watch the moon and the planets. And in case you travel the week - ends you get it with you.
You will!
I have a pair of Celestron Skymaster binoculars mounted on a tripod and it works great! Its a wonderful, inexpensive and portable way to get into astronomy.
@@bigsby6bender Mate i literally just bought a pair of skymaster 17 x 50 and went on a trip to Cornwall with them, returned today. Laying on my back in the garden was immense. I saw a planet with 3 visible moons (geusing mercury) 2 satelites (dam those things can move) and more stars than I've ever seen in my life. There was only one clear night sadly but it's given me the desire to do more and reacquaint myself with the clusters i leaned as a youth. I just need to find a convenient safe place to indulge the hobby. I have a balcony but a lot of the views are obstructed and the light pollution is horrible. In Cornwall even without the binocs the views were great, just goes to show what a negative impact light pollution has.
If I can see a galaxy far far away with this, but I can't see a nude beach way over in France, then the world must be round right?
Yes
Atmospheric density.
@@bobbytwotoes3726 Sophism.
Nailed It !!
I remember my fist telescope, a some 60mm typical refractor that looked amazing but gave every star a "beautifull" tail, like a comet but better....lol, yes, can your scope to that..? lol.
BUT
I loved it. I was out there every night. It was a honeymoon that lasted for years..... and in some ways im still there as a child.
I used to drool over all the Telescope adds listed in the national geographic that came from the US, I was in Australia. I even wrote to Celestron for a brochure, and they sent it. I was sooooooo wrapped with them to get a brochure direct from the USA. And just drooled over every page.
Amazing times when you can just go out there and watch. LOVE IT and you nailed it.
One day I will own something like the scopes you have but for now ill enjoy it with my binoculars and little 80mm f5 scope......a nice ebay snag.
Keep these vids coming......this video will stay with me for a long time
Thank You !!
One of our members bought a Meade 8" Dob at a garage sale for $30, because the person that sold it "couldn't get it to work."
He brought it to a meeting, and we collimated it.
Excellent scope. $30 and five minutes with a laser.
Oh... To be in the right place at the right time.
Just don't buy an Orion dob without the base. I did that. It turns out Orion will not sell you a replacement base.
@@Robert08010
That's odd. I've heard Orion is known for excellent customer service. In any case, a base is easily constructed from plywood and a few screws. Or just switch to tripod mount.
I bought an Orion 6 inch with a broken base, I could rebuild it with some screws and spare wood
Only about an hour to go now! :D I want to see some member badges and custom emoji's in the chat!!
I bought an 8 in dob for my first scope and it has never let me down. I’m saving now to purchase my first astrophotography scope in the near future
AstroBackyard i don't know if you will read this.... but i will always support you as you make me laugh sometimes and those beautiful pictures of the astro... best luck and could it be possible to shot those sky things near 4K resolution if you can... good bye and best wishes ... if i got the chance i will visit you just after knowing your adress🤗
Can you also use this telescope for astrophotography or is it just an ordinary telescope?
I visited our local planetarium in the 6th grade 70 years ago. After a long career as a chemist at the University, I’ve now decided to go back to my first love…astronomy. Thank you for your introduction. I can’t wait to learn more and order my first scope.
Ok, you're enthusiasm and sincerity sold me, just ordered it!
Same lol
How much is it ?
Could you give me the website from where you found it ?
@Rob Fiss You're so lucky, living in the city sucks
@@steveshorter look at high point science
Your passion really comes through in this video. Great job
Great video. My first scope was a 50mm Tasco refractor. Great for moon and planets. Nearly 50 yea s later I got a 10" DOB. Andromeda, Orion Nebula....absolutely breath taking! I totally agree; the 8" DOB is a fantastic first telescope.
MrGp3po do you think the extra surface area of the 10” mirror is worth the extra size/weight/inconvenience over the 8”?
@@daviewavie112 "25% increase in resolution and 56% more light" The area of a circle being Pi x radius squared you get 201 square inches for the 8" and 314 square inches for the 10 inch. You can check out the specifications of your desired scope to see the weights. The 8" is light enough for most adults to carry assembled. But it is awkward and there is the possibility of falling and damage. My 10 is is about 70 lbs total but the tube and base are each about 35 lbs and it takes like 15 seconds to assemble. If you plan to travel to dark sites, be sure to check the specifications for size and measure your vehicle. Dobs do take up some room.
@@daviewavie112 I re-watched this great video and I see Trevor moving his 8" Dob assembled. Each piece probably weighs about 20 lbs, so carrying the 40 lbs total a short distance is no big deal. I've gotten "lazy" and moved my 70 lbs 10" Dob short distances before but try to avoid doing that to save my back and prevent disaster (tripping in the dark). The 8" is great and more convenient; the 10" will give better views of dimmer objects. (PS. If you buy the 8", don't look through anything smaller than a 12" or 16". ;)
Every once in a while you find an absolute gem of a TH-cam channel.
I just have with this one.
It was the last couple of minutes that sealed the deal, you've got a really nice way about you and you're obviously passionate about the hobby.
Great video and thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos.
Regards from North East Scotland 👍🏻
I love this channel! And I love the passion that you bring forth for Astronomy. Your expertise/experience is obvious but your passion is what makes this channel a must see everytime that you post are new video. Great work!!!
I have a 6" Saxon (GSO clone) and LOVE it.
I can't go bigger cos of back problems and lifting limits. Anything larger won't fit in my car either if I wanna travel to a dark sky site.
Stumbled on to this video and now I'm $450 poorer. Can't wait for it to arrive!
Wait, this cannon (as in weapon, not a camera) is only $450?
@@PDXMILO correct
Timestamps for everybody in a hurry:
01:10 🔭 Telescopes offer unforgettable celestial views.
04:17 🌌 Adequate aperture enhances night sky appreciation.
05:12 🪐 Beginners benefit from 8-inch Dobsonian telescopes.
09:15 🌙 Aperture AD8 includes essential accessories.
14:19 🌠 Manual telescopes offer a rewarding experience.
Kind of understand how you feel. Drove to Missouri to see the solar eclipse with my family. The moment of totality it felt like I could reach up and touch the sun and moon. Almost a spiritual experience.
I did the same thing. Was worried as hell about the weather reports but I'll never forget seeing that, feeling temp drop and hearing the cicadas go crazy. The next one is in 2027!
I drove from NJ to SC to see it. Great experience!
I did that in 99 in Turkey. I still remember the eerie silence when the sun disappeared. Such a strange and primitive feeling like no other. It makes u wonder how our ancestors felt thousands of years ago when there was no scientific explanation yet.
My first telescope had a much smaller aperture than this one and although I still fell in love with the hobby and used it for over 3 years, I have this model now and I am jealous of any newcomer who takes this guy's advice! I am only now starting to see how bright the Orion nebula actually is, and although Saturn isn't even a particularly great target this time of year, I still can see it better and clearer than I ever did with a 90mm refractor. Comparing my first scope to this, the portability buff and cost savings weren't really worth it, and it's hard to say whether a manual EQ mount or a manual AZ is better overall.
Hi Trevor. I have been a traditional hobbiest photographer for years (mostly portraiture and landscapes/nature ) with a deep interest in astronomy and space exploration since I was a kid and bolstered after the first time I read Sagan's Cosmos. I had never really considered combining these two interests beyond the occasional Milky Way or Moon shot. I always assumed the 'real thing' was beyond my grasp. Now as an adult with a couple kids of my own, the spark was re-ignited when my wife's parents brought her childhood toy telescope to my home around the holidays for my children to play with. I guess I never realized how accessible getting into a _real_ telescope could be. I came across this video after a few days of research and decided to take the plunge on your recommendation. I lucked out in that the day after the scope arrived I got a nice clear and cold night and took her for a spin. I decided the Orion Nebula would be my first target. As I'm sure many others understand, that first time of looking into the eyepiece and seeing a real nebula, right there, in real time, its photons hitting my eyeball... well, it was breathtaking. I absolutely felt like a kid again, with that awe-inspiring sense of wonder that usually only a child can experience. Thank you for the inspiration, your channel is a blessing! Seeing the remarkable images you're able to capture has me really thinking hard about considering the equipment to get into Deep Sky imaging in the not-to-distant future; the perfect confluence of art and science.
Be sure to join some astrophotography facebook groups to share your shots and get advice!
Visit /r/Astrophotography on Reddit. Lots of useful info and people willing to help, critique, and share experiences with you.
New scope can almost guarantee cloudy skies.😂
Lmao happened to me with my first bino's
I wouldn't recommend such an expensive unit for someone new, for actual telescopes the 200-300 USD range is more than enough to get a good experience.
Now if you are a rich beginner just grab the biggest thing you can get since money is no object to you anyway.
Others: oh no.. I need a philips screw driver
Me: oh yeah! A reason to whip out my Leatherman!
I to like to flex my Leatherman anywhere I can.... "what's that you say you were completely?" *pulls out 16 tools in one*
The first planet I saw was Saturn I remember looking in my friends telescope and seeing the rings and moons around it and I started crying all of my life lead up to that my time longing to see a planet and there I saw it i couldn’t hold it together I just started bawling tears of joy I know my time here is limited and I just wanted to see a planet once before I die which I don’t know when that is
Oh, what a lovely reaction! Thank you for sharing your excitement for cosmos peek.🙏😷
I'm new to telescopes and astronomy and wanted to get into it. I didn't know what telescope to get and this video sold me on it. I'll buy it as soon as possible and start!
JokerBrand64 did you get it
Joshua I did and I love it. I can't seem to figure out how to make my bigger eye peice focus on the stars but with my smaller one they look sharp. The moon looks incredible with it. I'm hoping to learn to use it correctly and see far. Definitely a good telescope in my books even if idk how to use it
JokerBrand64 do you recommend it to someone like me? I’ve never used a telescope either and I’ve really been wanting to buy a telescope problem is I don’t know which one to buy.
Oof it’s me Girly is recommend. Idk how to use it very much but from the few times I’ve looked at the moon and stars I’d say it’s worth it. I bet if I can learn to use it more I’ll be able to get more out of it. It is a big telescope tho. I enjoy it
I just went through your link and purchased an ad12 apertura dobsonian for 1299.00! I can't wait for it to arrive. So excited!
I'm getting this for Christmas!! It looks amazing and simple
Hey did you get it and how do you like it?
@@xfilesseasonteneponeandsix8346 Yea I got it and its pretty cool! It was pretty easy to set up and I've been using it when I can. :)
Can we get this telescope in amazon
@@kiranjohn8573 I got mine from the link in the description of the video, so I'm not sure what other sites it's available on.
When we did look into it, the site in the description had the best price and it came decently fast.
It's not been a long time since I saw saturns rings for the first time and me and my father were very happy ❤
My father and i talked about it the whole night about how it was like a ring 😂
You seem to be such a nice person with a genuine love for stargazing. Respect!
Beginners Telescope? That looks like my Dream Telescope!. They say its like night and day compared to my 4 inch newt. If youve got an extra, Ive got a good home for it with a big yard to run around in. Dang, that thing is cool!
I took some surprisingly good images through my 8" dob--lunar images were sharp. Ofcourse it helped alot using a televue Panoptic!
Your link to order is to a different telescope package. Your link is to a Apertura DT8 8", one lens, no mirror cooler, no laser collimator. I think this is the telescope that you are describing, Apertura AD8 8" Dobsonian Telescope with Accessories
I am saving $ to get a Sky-Watcher DOB 8" collapsible 👍👍👍👍 🔭
I have one and love it!
How much does one of these cost at regular retail
I'm saving for a Sky Watcher 8" collapsible Dob too!! 4 months have passed, I hope you're already out there peering skywards mate :D
@Michael The cheapest i've found one listed for in Brisbane is $615, which seems to be way lower than everywhere else, wonder what the go is
@@iAWP- i want the same one! its 400€ here, still didnt get it
That’s a very good beginner telescope
I have a smaller telescope. 76/700 newtonian reflector. I can verify. The moon looks like that. 😅😅.
Just ordered an Orion 8944 SkyQuest XT6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope can't wait !!!!!
Can I have a review of this telescope
👆🏼
To let people know. The Apertura AD8 is back in stock at High Point Scientific. Yes it is pricey but well worth it.
I recently bought a stellalyra 8 inch dob as my first scope.I used a 20mm eyepiece and decided to look at what I thought was a bright star.I couldn’t believe my eyes as it was Jupiter and four moons.I could even see the bands.I will never forget my first time using my dobsonian!
What about a 90/1250 Maksutov for a beginner ?
That good for moon,planet but no for deep sky object need eyepice like 27mm,30mm
I've had the 10" version of that dob for some years now, its my 3rd telescope after upgrading from my first 4.5" reflector and then an 8" dobsonian, which back then were sold under the Zhumell brand, all I can say is I love those dobs, both optical and mechanical quality is unbeatable at that price!
If you ever wanna gift anyone one of your old telescopes .. im here..
Which telescope do you recommend for viewing the sun? I want to study sun spots
Please don’t worry about what the ignorant idiots on the internet comment. Please!
They do not have the capacity to understand astrophotography. Please keep up the good work and thank you for sharing your knowledge.
This is a garbage beginner scope.. and this is definitely not for astrophotography 🤣🤣🤣🤡
You can actually see the side of the milky way galaxy , in the desert between California and Arizona.. no telescope required, just need to go during the winter solstice
Awesome! As a Newtonian fan, you nailed it! Affordable light bucket is a great choice. I started with a 6" 47 years ago....
So YOU are Grout.
I love my 12inch dobsonian . I always thought that bigger focal length is most important in a telescope. Turns out I bought a ( Mak Cassigrain) 1900mm focal length by 6 inch apreture . Great magnification but light gathering was ok but not great . So I sold that one and bought a 1250mm focal length by 12 inch dobsonian. It's a big boy but its totally worth it for brightness . Its heavy but when I take it out I know it's going to give my very good light gathering results . Even have a 2inch eyepiece that came with it .
I'd also add, don't use any form of cheat like the Orion Intellescope system so you're using star charts, and maybe adding a Telrad finder. A 2" Explore Scientific ultra wide field eyepiece is a good thing too.
If I buy the telescope it’ll comes with all lens ? And is it easy to use for someone never used telescope before???
Looking over this package and, if the optical quality of the primary is good, this telescope is a real bargain. You don't find such an impressive array of accessories with competing models at this price point. Dual speed Crayford focuser, 2" wide-field Plossl eyepiece, 8X50 finder, cooling fan and a laser collimator. It can't get any better. The big finder, a good starchart and/or Stellarium on a 'scope-side laptop will have you star hopping to deep sky wonders like an old pro in short order.
Commercial telescopes like this just didn't exist when I built my first telescope (a 6" Newtonian on a pipe-thread alt-az mount) back in 1966. Kind of makes me envious of folks that are getting started in the hobby today.
Folks, if you're starting out in the hobby or just looking for a portable, easy-to-use light bucket to add to your collection, jump on this. Even though I have telescopes that outstrip this one in terms of aperture or technical features, I'm sorely tempted to get one for myself. Trevor, thanks for the "heads-up" on this one.
i have a z10. basically same scope with a 10" primary. the cooling fan is a very nice feature but the laser collimator is junk. i use a collimation cap and cheshire. the eps are okay but i picked up some televue plossls cheap, but for deep sky the explore scientific 82 degree series eps i bought make the z10 shine.
The Optics for Apertura, zhumell are made by GSO. i myself own a ORGINAL GSO 8" DOB. Fine piece of equipment.
I was going to remind you that the link that is in the description leads to the product without the accessories. I think you might want to update the link
This is going to be my next scope. Just waiting for them to be restocked!
Own the meade 130 and 127 Polaris.
I just ordered one for my wife's Birthday. Your video was heartfelt and we are looking forward to using it.
Why you never use your all telescope on one thing because when you combine all telescope that picture come clean
I watched this video a few times and was convinced by Trevor that an 8" dob was a perfect fit. However, AD8 was back ordered and so was the Zhumell Z8. Searched surrounding states and found the Z8 for $275. The guy that I bought it from from was very kind. He brought a 4" Bushnell go-to telescope and asked me if I wanted that too! Both in mint condition. Bought a couple of new wide FOV eyepieces from Gary at Russell Optics and headed to my local Observation park. I viewed Saturn, Jupiter, the Lagoon Nebula and finally the Andromeda galaxy...what a night. Love the 8" dobsonian and now planning my targets weekly. I agree the 8" size is as big as I can transport on a regular basis. Thanks for the inspiration Trevor!
I was expecting to see some images at the end of your video bro.
Looking at something as simple as the moon through a telescope for the first time can be a magical experience. We see it so often that we don't even really think about it, but when you're viewing it magnified through a scope, suddenly there's depth to the craters and individual shadows, it's almost like you're actually seeing it for the first time.
Thank you for posting your video for all of us beginners. In all honesty this telescope seems very intimidating to me. The size is huge and I don't know if it's possible to be taken out every night, or if it is supposed to stay in one place due to its size. This really doesn't seem like a beginners telescope to me, but then again I know nothing about telescopes.
Wow Trevor the end was soooooo emotional!!!!! I could feel it!!!! I know what you mean!
Stay tuned Trevor. We love you!
Thank you!!
If i put that thing on my back yard my dog would deffo piss on it
I understand that astronomy is an expensive hobby and people can't afford the best. However, more times than not, people end up wanting to buy bigger and better. Which ends up costing far more than if you just waited and saved up to buy the best to begin with. You are never going to get better pictures than what have already been taken with the hubble or other ground based telescope far better than anything you can ever have. Which is why people want to keep buying bigger and better. Hoping to get the same great pictures taken by telescopes bigger than your house
Bruh wdym for beginners it costs 400 dollars
I can’t believe there are people who still believe the earth is flat and there is no such thing as space. The world is too good for them!
just enjoy the night sky
no time to worry about idiots and what they are saying
Ofcourse the earth isn't flat it's a donut
I_DO_GAMEZz no dumbass its a trex
@@leogerbovci6206 nah lol isn't it obvious? The earth is -flat- a _spork_
I bet they know perfectly well it's round, they just enjoy pulling people's strings and see how far they can upset us. We're unto you you dumbass "flat-earthers"!
Late to find this. Never mind the critics. Keep doing and sharing what you enjoy.
Just got my AD8, took your advise and bought as my fist Telescope, I cant belive how in Detail
I can see the moon, and craters. cant wait to keep exploring. Thanks for the info very helffull.
where did u find the AD8?
GREAT VIDEO! Very dedicated and inspirational man. Thank you.
I splurge once a year and buy myself something nice with a $1000 limit. Since price isn't an issue for me, would you recommend the AD12 (or 10) over the AD8? Any of these 3 are within my price range.
To be fair, virtually anything would be an improvement over the $25 walmart telescope I have now. I'll do more research and figure out the pro's and con's of the different models, but right now I'm under the impression that bigger is better, despite the increase in weight and cost. Still, any input would be appreciated.
Rasta Get the 12 inch dobsonian if portability isn’t an issue. The views will be better, higher resolution and more detail will show on fainter objects.
When you watch this channel and want to try it out, but then you remember you live at 69° North and it doesnt get dark before october again
checking if the sky is cloudy every day is so relatable
Love your videos keep it up.
Thanks man
Is this a joke? People are doubting the moon exists?
Bro, beautiful video. The way you expressed how it feels to see what you see through the lens yourself is exactly how I feel. I'm using a $50 cheap Walmart Celestron, and I'm ordering this AD8 right now. Last night I saw Jupiter, and finding it was exactly that feeling especially with the shaky telescope I have. My first experience ever was Saturn- absolutely stunned me. Thank you for taking the time to post such an informative and passionate video!
What can you see with the celestron? I wanna buy one of this bad boys but because of work getting to a dark place is hard (I live in a very crowded city) so I wanna buy a smaller cheaper one to know what I can see from my home
crystalgolem you can see a lot actually. I have great pics of the moon, and saw Jupiter and its stripes pretty clearly. That’s what is pushing me to get the telescope he recommends.
For those of us who have scopes of varying specs, it is a duty to share the view, especially to kids. Heck, even just the act of looking up at the night sky, we should get as many people as we can to look up. It's a good metaphor for seeing the world in a new way, and it's a good way of knowing our place in the greater scheme of things...
@Slim Charles I'm having the same thoughts. I think the best views are with astrophotographpy and not the live views. Dont take my word on it, I'm very new to this, but having the same question as you.
You make pursuing this passion so much easier for beginners. Thank you for sharing this.
Trevor, do you still recommend this as the best beginners' telescope now in 2020? Do you plan to do an updated video sometime?
I recently had my life changed significantly by seeing Jupiter through a telescope at a public viewing session. That was at the World Science Festival in Brisbane in March 2018, I will never forget that night.
Found your channel while researching what should be my 1st telescope, with an 8" dob being the top candidate by far. This video confirms that without a doubt in my mind, & I am so fking excited.
Gaining a serious interest in the stars/science/space programs has irreversibly changed my life + perspective, this shit is pure fire. Thanks for your great video(s) mate
Thank you!! Very similar stories across the world. In a hobby with so many mixed opinions - most agree that you can never go wrong starting with an 8" dob!!
@@AstroBackyard Absolutely no question of why so many feel the same way.. Our entire lives the wondrous expanse lies out there, just above our heads, hiding itself from our supercomputer ass eyes while our nuclear spaceball breathes us day, and life - until night when it shows its beauty (fk off clouds!!)
All of this clicked for me over the past ~14 months, such a fantastical experience. I'm 23 and am sure in my heart that a life of astronomy is ahead of me. Can't wait to get my hands on this Dob and geez through some of ya vids to guide me. Cheers mate, hope you take the time to read this
AstroBackyard my sisters bought me this telescope for my birthday. Two years ago, they also bought me a Celestron Omni XLT 102.
@@iAWP- which one did you end up getting?
@@jesusmerkel Hey mate, sorry, just saw this! I bought a SkyWatcher 8 inch collapsible Dobsonian. I love it dearly, but the main drawback is that the manual aspect makes it difficult to share views with others at high magnifications. Since the object in view 'moves' so quickly (due to Earth's rotation), they only have a few seconds to look before you have to step in and find the object again. I hope that makes sense! Please reply again if you have any questions
Looks a lot better than the Skyliner 200p I have.
Got to love the RetroWave, best vibe for this. ;)
I like the telescope and all but when can we see the dog more?
Don't worry about the doubters. I saw someone commenting "fake!" on a video of a cat yawning.
FYI: The link for this telescope takes you to a white model thats cheaper that doesn't include the accessories or eyepieces in this video. The one showed here is about $70 more.
well that is DANG good to know.. I guess it has been 2 years.. but here I am thinking about indebting myself further hahahha
Good production! Good content, good editing, good music. I like :)
Me and my mum where looking through the telescope we bought and out of no where we saw the space station move across the sky with our eyes
came for the telescope. Stayed for the synthwave
Yeah, that synth was really smooth...
3 years later is this still your top recommendation for deep space viewing and all around great? Or have you found something that sees everything this one does and more? Looking to buy my first telescope but also want it to be a serious one I can still use when i consider myself a “pro”
So you spent 17mins advertising a telescope to us and then didn't show any results? Kind of a failed paid advertising video.
Do you still recommend this telescope today?
Trevor, did you notice the meteor? At 12.30 just a few seconds after pointing out Mars, just beside the roof a meteor fly's by. Great vid
wow thats sick. youre right!
That was just a reflection from the eaves. :D
It happens again as he pans the camera back to the left at 12:38 ish. Definitely a reflection unfortunately. It would have been cool if it was a meteor.
Can you take pictures with this telescope
I waited for 17mins to see a picture of a couple with their dog😐
Ok I think I will get one. Price is not to bad.
I was asked to help a college professor do a star party with his large astronomy class. He had a 10 inch sct with go to capability. I brought my 8 and 10 inch dobs. I learned over the years how to star hop my way through the night skies before star hopping was a popular term. The professor couldn’t get his go to, to, uh, well, go to. I stayed very busy the whole evening. After the students thinned out the professor came over and asked if I could find M13. I went straight to it. After several other requests the professor asked me how I am able to do that. I simply stated, “I don’t have a go to.”
Did u see hell ...?? With your telescope 🔭
I just ordered my Apertura last night, I can't wait for it to arrive.
Update us when you get it and how everything goes
@@randomu22 It was delivered on time, had all the parts and was easy to assemble. I am a novice astronomer, but found the Apertura easy to maneuver. Spend most of the night looking at Jupiter and 4 moons and Saturn. The planet and rings were very clear.
@@GeofVasquez Thanks for letting me know I wanna buy a telescope but Im new to astronomy and trying to figure out which scope i should buy. I wanna start with a beginner scope however i still want good visual quality, would you say this telescope is worth it and can you view any galaxies with it?
@@randomu22 I assume you can, but have not tried. Only had it for a week and I am a novice like you.
@@randomu22 I can view pretty much whatever I point the the scope at through my 10 inch dob. Dark sky's help like a low light pollution area or if your in the city I suggest getting a light pollution filter, It will make viewing galaxy's and nebulae just a bit easier👍 This reply is probably too late but good luck🙂